Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
HO FOR CLARK CO., KAN.
The Banner County of
the Southwest,
And the Beautiful Booming City
Of Ashland.

Clark county Is one Of the southern tier of
counties. Its west line is 10S miles from
the west line of the state. Its altitude is
200 feet, and Its area 1000 square miles. Its
population over 1000. The soil varies; being
rich black and mulatto loan several feet
in depth. No richer soil can be found than
is in the valleys Of Clark county. All crops
grow successfully. The health Of the county
is unsurpassed. The society is first class, and
strangers find a warm welcome among them.
Ashland, the county seat, is centrally locat-
ed. Is not yet 3 years old, and has popu-
lation Of more than 1,2CO people
and is increasing rapidly. Improvements Of
all kinds are under way and in contempla-
ton Solid brick blocks will be built during
the summer. Water works will be planted
in ninety days, company having formed
for that purpose. The near approach OF rail
| roads is another assurance OF still greater
prosperity. The grading is now under way
| for two railroads within the county.
Prices on lands are low, as will be seen by
the following short list, which we give as
guide to prizes:
No. SO. LOO acres miles from Ashland q
dark loan soil, nerrly all pillow land, balance
NOW land. Price $3.50, part cash.
No. 119. $40 acres 10 miles from Ashland,
20 acres in cultivation, large sod house OF 8
rooms stables, cow sheds sc. 100 acres and
wire fence. Fine valley land with running
water. Price $500; 1890 cash, balance in
years. ;,
very good tract of land; no improvements
except about 20 acres Of breaking. Price
$500.
No. al. 100 acres miles from Ashland,
abundance of spring water and shade, 100
acres under wire fence. All fine land
Price 1920, $500 cash and balance In
years
No. IA 100 acres mile from Ashland
Good land. gently rolling. very nice place
to make a home Price 5000.
No. I45 100 acres IA miles from Ash
land Fine Lard. Price 5000.
No. 145. 16O acres LIZ miles from Ashland.
II acres under cultivation. nice smooth land,
good well OF water. Price 1880.
No. 49, 100 acres 1-2 mile from Ashland.
This piece is the most elegant and DESTROYS
residence property adjacent TO the city and
can be used in acre tracts 20 good advant-
age. Price $50 per acre, and viii bring tIoo
inside of 90 days
We have many pieces of land which we are
Offering in large or small bodies at prices
ranging from "a TO s. per acre; also AVE
large list of city property, business lots on
Main street ranging In price from *oUo TO
$500, residence lots from $50 TO $l25 per lot,
lots being 25xli2 feet. Now Is the best time
10 secure property in Ashland and Clark
county, as prices are bound TO advance - 20
50 per cent in 20 days. Come and investigate
for yourself.
In conclusion would say that we VIII pay
the expenses Of any persons who are induced
20 come here through cur representations
and do not find the statements made by u
true. By permission we give the following
references: The Clark County Bank, the
State Bank, the Winton s. Derning State
Bank, Of Ashland, Kansas, and the First
National Bank, Of Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Small maps and any information desired
viii De cheerfully given by addressing